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Wednesday, 31 August 2016

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The Australian Camp is Known as Thulo Kharka a one of the beautiful Mountain hill close to Pokhara it is very easy day hike in the beautiful foothills of the Annapurna area. Australian camp offer gorgeous views over the valleys and stunning views of the Annapurna Himalayas range.

This trip can be done all year round and is also very suitable for people without any hiking experience and people of all ages. The highest point is around 2000 meter.

It will give you a great impression of the Himalayas in all her magnificence. From sunrise to sunset the colors will keep on changing offering the most incredible views. You will hike through dense forests, along the hillsides and through mountain villages where we will stop for drinks, lunch etc.

If you have time you will spend the night in a lodge at the Australian Camp. The advantage of Australian Camp is that you have the majestic Himalayas nearly all around. A great experience . From Australian Camp we can see Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7219m) Hiunchuli (6434m), Fishtail (6997m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Lamjung Himal (6983m) and other beautiful snow capped mountains

Option I ( 6 to 7 Hours Walk )

This trip start from Milanchowk 30 minute drive from Pokhara and we gently climb up on the way we can see beautiful village and some agricultural farm and we can observed the local lifestyle of Nepal Mountain. After arrive in Australian Camp we will have some time explore there and Hike down to Kande and we will get Vehicle from there to Pokhara

Option II ( 4 to 5 Hours walk )

This trip start from Phedi 45 minute drive from Pokhara and we steeply climb upto the beautiful village Dhampus on the way we can see beautiful village and some agricultural farm and we can observed the local lifestyle of Nepal Mountain. After arrive in Australian Camp we will have some time explore there and Hike down to Kande and we will get Vehicle from there to Pokhara

Option III (3 to 4 Hours walk)

This trip start from Kande which is 1 Hours drive from Pokhara and we steeply climb up to Australian camp. After arrive in Australian Camp we will have some time explore there and same way Hike down to Kande Or we can hike to Dhampus and Phedi from where we will get Vehicle from there to Pokhara

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

The direct contribution of Nepal’s travel and tourism to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stood at Rs85.3 billion, or 4 percent, last year and is forecast to rise by 7 percent to Rs91.3 billion this year, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said.

According to a report published by the WTTC entitled Travel and Tourism Economic Impact 2016, the direct contribution of travel and tourism to the GDP is expected to grow by 5 percent annually to Rs149.4 billion, or 4.7 percent of the GDP by 2026.

The London-based council said that the direct contribution reflects the economic activity generated by industries such as hotels, travel agents, airlines and other passenger transportation services, excluding commuter services.

It also includes, for example, the activities of the restaurant and leisure industries directly supported by tourists.

In terms of direct contribution to the GDP by the travel and tourism sector, Nepal is ranked third among 184 countries. However, Nepal comes behind India (second) but ahead of China (14th) Bangladesh (34th) and Sri Lanka (75th).

According to the report, the total contribution of travel and tourism to the GDP was Rs173.7 billion (8.1 percent of GDP) in 2015, and is forecast to rise by 6.5 percent in 2016, and to rise by 5 percent annually to Rs300.7 billion (9.5 percent of GDP) in 2026.

The country’s travel and tourism sector directly generated 426,500 jobs last year, which represents 3.2 percent of total employment. The figure is estimated to grow by 6 percent this year to 452,000, the report said. By 2026, travel and tourism will account for 654,000 jobs directly, an increase of 3.8 percent annually over the next 10 years.

In terms of direct contribution to job creation by the travel and tourism sector, Nepal is ranked sixth among 184 countries. Nepal comes ahead of India (38th), Bangladesh (88th), China (98th) and Sri Lanka (126th) in job creation by the travel and tourism sector.

The report, however, has set an ambitious forecast of attracting 980,000 international tourist arrivals this year. It said that by 2026, international tourist arrivals to Nepal are forecast to reach 1.73 million. Tourist arrivals to Nepal

fell to a six-year low of 538,970 in 2015.

In terms of investment, travel and tourism is expected to have attracted capital investment of Rs15.2 billion in 2015. This is expected to rise by 7.6 percent in 2016, and rise by 4.4 percent annually over the next 10 years to Rs25.1 billion in 2026. The government’s collective investment in the tourism sector stood at

Rs10.9 billion last year. The country is ranked 29th in terms of attracting investment in tourism.

Nepal (Nepal: नेपाल[neˈpal]), officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia with a population of 26.4 million. It is a multi ethnic nation with Nepali as the official language. Kathmandu is the nation’s capital and largest city. Modern Nepal is a secular parliamentary republic. Here are some

At one point of time, there were more statues of various Gods within Kathmandu Valley then there were people living there. (No one counted it but well it’s thought to be true at least here)

Kaligandaki is the river older than the Himalaya. Therefore, it acts as a major ecological dividing line of the whole eastern and western Himalaya.

Because of its outstanding altitudinal variation, there are many opportunities to farm any plants from any parts of the world in Nepal.

Nepal is an Amazon of Asia. The hidden treasure of its rich biodiversity is not yet fully explored. Many new species could be discovered from Nepal.

Nepal harbors 5980 species of flowering plants which covers 2.4% of the world’s total.

Thirty six percent of the world’s Meconopsis species “poppy” including Blue Poppies are found in Nepal of which four are endemic, only found in Nepal. In Nepal, one of the Blue poppy grows as high as 5400-meter altitude. This is perhaps one of the highest limits for the poppy to be found in the world.

Nepal has more than 360 species of Orchid which constitute over 2% of the world’s orchid.

Nepal comprises 6% of the world’s rhododendron species.

Over 250 species of the flowering plants are endemic in Nepal (not found elsewhere)

Nepal has record of tallest grassland in the world that exists in Chitwan.

Sal tree forest Shorea robusta in Chitwan is considered the finest in the world

Nepal has one of the richest contribution and distribution of biomaterials in the world. Lots have yet to be explored for economic benefits of the country.

World in much sought after Ayurved. Nepal has an incredible wealth of medicinal and aromatic plants for the preparation of traditional and Ayurvedic medicines.

Genetic resources related to present day crop- species of Nepal has tremendous potential for improvement of numerous valuable plants.

Nepal has one of the largest concentrations of Royal Bengal Tiger in the world after India and Bangaldesh.

Second largest population of One-horned Rhino is found in Nepal.

Nepal has one of the best habitat for Snow Leopard

Sukla Phanta in West Nepal harbors the world largest herd of Swamp deer.

It is said that Nepal has largest moth in the world (Atlas Moth)

Some of the largest wild honeybees are found in Nepal.

The only natural breeding ground of the Long Snouted Gaviall crocodile exists in Nepalese river.

Nepal has nearly 870 species of birds, which arguably more than the whole continent of Europe and North Africa combined.

Nepal has 4.2% of the world’s butterfly species which is over 650 species of butterflies.

Shivapuri National Park at Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu is the only World’s National Park close to the capital and international airport. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Over nineteen percent of the total country’s landmass is protected under National Park and Protected Area in Nepal.

The conservation effort undertaken by the local communities in the buffer zone areas such as Baghmara and Kumrose forest is the pride of the nation.

In many developing countries, park/people conflict is a major challenge, but in Nepal, this complex issue is amicably resolved.

Chitwan National Park and Everest National Park is listed in World Heritage Site.

Multi conceptual park management system was first successfully implemented in Annapurna Area and now ACAP is the world model for conservation and sustainable development.

During 70s, there were less than 80 rhinos in Nepal, now we have more than 500 remnants. This is undoubtedly an excellent result in the context of global wildlife conservation record.

In 25 years of conservation work, Nepal has managed to save Blackbuck from extinction, increase a very good tiger population, bring back endangered wildlife species such as Gharial, Indian bison, wild buffalo and many others to a healthy and viable population.

Kathmandu has one of the richest Buddhist icons in the world.

Religious tolerance and cultural harmony is the living force of Nepalese society.

Kathmandu is the living cultural museum of the world.

When America and Australia was not even born as a nation, Nepal built finest monuments which are now listed in World Heritage Sites.

The style of Pagoda was introduced in china and beyond by Nepali architectureAraniko in 12th century. Legend said that Chinese emperor Kublai Khan invited Nepalese architectures to build his palace Xanadu.

Some of the highest placed lakes including Tilicho are found in Nepal.

Nepal has the second largest number of Everest summiteers.

Nepal has the second largest hydro power resources in the world.

Nepal is one of the best arenas for Extreme & Adventure Sport tourism such as mountaineering, cannoning, paragliding, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, bungee jumping, high altitude marathon etc.

Karnali in Simikot is one of the best rivers in the world for kayaking and most of the upstream Nepalese rivers offer the best rapids for white-water rafting.

Elephant polo game was originated in Meghauli, Nepal. Tiger Tops in Nepal remains the headquarters of elephant polo and the site of the World Elephant Polo Championships.

One of the most popular trekking routes in the world is Annapurna circuit.

Nepal is one of the few countries, which has many airports as per the size of the country. (Total # 48, Paved and UnPaved Airports including that only work in summers time and the width of the country is only 1024 KMS from East To West) List of airports in Nepal

Nepal has higher number of repeated visitors than any countries of South Asia.

Nepal was never colonised.

And all of the above happens within the area of 147,181 km² that is around 0.1% of total World’s Area.

Friday, 26 August 2016

Sarangkot is one of the best places for Sunrise and sunset view which is lies on 1592m from sea lavel and 11 KM from Pokhara Lakeside from top of the hill we can see breathtaking, outstanding, magnificent views from top of Sarangkot Annapurna Himalayan range as Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7545m), Annapurna South (7219m) Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) (6997m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8163m) and Himchuli (6441m) And other view we can see beauty of pokhara with Phewa Lake and world peace stupa shining Seti River and Hamja village which is Located about 11 kilometres from Pokhara at 1,600m elevation.

Sarangkot is famous places for Paragliding and Zipflyer.

Normally people like to go early morning for sunrise or want to stay overnight there for sunset and Sunrise view and want to day hike onward to

Sarankot trekking day tour - The view of Pokhara city from Sarangkot with the azure lakes make you feel wow. Zip flying and paragliding adventure, cycling and sightseeing are the wonderful experience.Sarangkot is the popular hill station view point close to Pokhara. Sarangkot is a beautiful village that lies above Pokhara. From Pokhara you can admire some outstanding and close up views of Annapurna panorama, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Fishtail , Mt. Nilgiri and many other neighbouring peak panorama and green hills. Beautiful sunrise and its slowly brightening dawn up over the summit of touching snow clad mountains is really fantastic and mind blowing. You can exhilarate yourself for experiencing the beauty of perfect nature.

Naudanda Hiking is an interesting hiking trail around Pokhara and we manage this trip on your interest. A small village in kaski district ‘Naudanda’ is a way to Sarangkot, world’s fifth paragliding spot in Pokhara. It is an altitude of 1590m from sea level. Naudanda Hiking is the pleasant hiking where you Leave Crouded of the city behind as you hike through spectacular natural scenery and local settlements. One can enjoy the beauty of Silver Mountain in the morning and the ethnic nepali village at its best from Naudanda. The trail to Naudanda (1443m) 4/5 hours from Pokhara is one of the best scenic trails for experiencing the rural life of Nepal, superb mountains views including Annapurna(8091m), Machhapuchre( Fishtail), and Dhaulagiri, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Phewa lakes, Pokhara valley, Paragliding and hilly farming terrace land. 4/5 hours Follow the trail to Sarangkot and walk further on the Kaski ridge to Naudanda

Nepal is a small country in between two large country ( India and china ) . even it is small country Nepal have own language is called Nepali Language , it is a official Language in Nepal

In Nepal most of the places is remote area so here very few people speak English , chinese and other language , during your travel time if you learn some Nepali language it will more comfortable for you and easily you can familier in Nepali culture and society , who are in tourism business some are fluently speak english some are enough for communication

So here I collect some useful Nepali word if you can practice Before Nepal trip it will be very useful for you

English ----------------------------------------- Nepali Phrases

Greeting

Hi! ------------------------------------------Namaste

Good morning!---------------------------Suva Pravath

Good afternoon!-------------------------Suva din

Good evening!---------------------------Suva sandhya

Welcome!---------------------------------Swagat Cha

Hello my friend!------------------------Namaste maro sathi

How are you? (friendly)--------------Tapailai Kasto Cha?

How are you? (polite)----------------Hajur Kasto Hunu Huncha?

I'm fine, thank you!------------------Malai Sanchai cha, dhanyabad

And you? (friendly)-----------------Ani Tapailai?

And you? (polite)-------------------Ani Hajurlai?

Good----------------------------------Ramro

Not so good----------------------Tati ramro chaina

Long time no see--------------Dharai vayo Bhet navayako

I missed you--------------------Maile Tapailai samje

What's new?-----------------K cha Khabar?

Nothing new-----------------Naya kahai chaina

Thank you (very much)!--------Dharai Dhanyabad

You're welcome! (for "thank you")----------Tapai Lai Swagat Cha

My pleasure---------------------------------------Huss

Come in! (or: enter!)-------------------------Vitra aunu Huss

Make yourself at home!---------------------Ghar Jastai Thannu Hola

Farewell Expressions

Have a nice day!--------------Tapaik Ko Din Suva Rahosh

Good night!-------------------Suva Ratri

See you later! ----------------Suva Ratri ani mitho sapna dekhu hola!

See you soon! ----------------Chadai vetaula

See you tomorrow! ---------Voli Vetaula

Good bye!---------------------Bidha Pau

Have a good trip!------------Suva Yatra!

I have to go-------------------Maro Janu Cha

I will be right back! Ma turuntai farkanchu

Holidays and Wishes

Good luck!------------------Suva Laav

Happy birthday!-----------Janma Diwash Ko suvakamana cha!

Happy new year!---------Naya Barsha ko suvakamana cha!

Merry Christmas!--------Suva Yasu Jayanti

Congratulations!---------Badhai

Enjoy!----------------------- Masti garna!

Bless yo-------------------- Suva Ashirbad

Best wishes!----------------Suvakamana

Cheers! ---------------------Harsha lash

How to Introduce Yourself

What's your name?--------------------Tapai ko Nam K ho?

My name is Bhakti --------------------Maro Nam Bhakti ho

Nice to meet you!----------------------Tapai lai vetera khusi lagyo

Where are you from?-----------------Tapai Kaha Bata hunu huncha?

I'm from (the U.S/ Nepal)-------------Ma USA Bata ho

I'm (American/ Nepali)----------------Ma american nepali hu

Where do you live?---------------------Tapai kaha basnu huncha?

I live in (the U.S/ Nepal)---------------Ma US /Nepal ma baschu

Do you like it here?--------------------K tapailai yaha maan parcha?

Nepal is a beautiful country----------Nepal ati sundar desh ho

What do you do for a living?--------Tapai bachna ko lagi k garnu huncha?

Don't forget to write me back from time to time ------------------Malai samaya samaya ma pratrachar garna navulnu hola

Short Expressions and words

Good----------------------Ramro

Bad-----------------------Naramro

So-so (or: not bad not good)--------------Tastai ho

Big-----------------------Thulo

Small--------------------Sano

Today-------------------Aaja

Now---------------------Aile

Tomorrow--------------Voli

Yesterday--------------Hizo

Yes----------------------Huncha/Ho

No----------------------Hudaina/Haina

Fast--------------------Chitto

Slow-------------------Sustha/dhilo

Hot-------------Tato

Cold------------Chiso

This------------yo

That-----------tyo

Here---------yaha

There--------tyaha

Me (ie. Who did this? - Me)------maile

You---------------tapai/ta

Him--------------uh

Her--------------uha

Us--------------hami

Them------------uha haru/tini haru

Really? ---------Haina hol/Hora?

Look!------------Harhu huss!

Question word

What?----------K?

Where? ---------Kaha?

Who?------------Ko?

How?-------------Kasari?

When?-----------Kaile?

Why?-------------Kina?

Number

Zero--------------Sunya

1 ------------------------ek (A-kh)

2 ------------------------dui (Du-ee)

3 ------------------------tien (Tee-n)

4 ------------------------char (Cha-r)

5 ------------------------panch (Pa-n-ch)

6 ------------------------chha (Cha)

7 ------------------------saat (Sa-at)

8 ------------------------aath (Aa-th)

9 ------------------------nau (Na-u)

10 ----------------------das (Daa-ss)

11 ----------------------eghara (A-ghaa-ra)

12 ----------------------bara (Bha-ra)

13 ----------------------teera (Th-e-ra)

14 ----------------------chauda (Chau-da)

15 ----------------------pandhra (Pan-dra)

16 ----------------------sorha (So-rha)

17 ----------------------satra (Sat-ra)

18 ----------------------athara (Aa-tha-ra)

19 ----------------------unais (Un-nai-s)

20 ----------------------bis (Bis)

30 ----------------------teece (Tee-sh)

40 ----------------------chaleece (Cha-lee-sh)

50 ----------------------pachaase (Pa-cha-sh)

60 ----------------------sathi (Sat-ti)

70 ----------------------sattari (Sa-tha-ri)

80 ----------------------assi (aa-si)

90 ----------------------nabbe (nab-be)

100 --------------------ek saye (A-kh sai-ya)

200 --------------------dwi saye (Du-ee sai-ya)

300 --------------------tin saye (Tee-n sai-ya)

1000 ------------------ek hazar (A-kh Ha-zar)

2000 ------------------dwi hazar (Du-ee Ha-zar)

100,000 --------------ek lakh (A-kh la-kh)

1,000,000-----------dus lakh (Daa-ss la-kh)

half --------------------------aadha (aa-dha)

less --------------------------kaam (cum)

more ------------------------dherai (dhe-raii)

Time

now ----------------------------ahile (aa-hee-le)

later ---------------------------pachi (paa-chi)

before ------------------------agadi (aa-gha-dee)

morning ----------------------bihana (bee-haa-na)

afternoon --------------------diuso (di-u-sho)

evening -----------------------beluka (be-lu-kha)

night --------------------------rati (raa-ti)

Clock time

one o'clock AM ----------------------bihana ko ek baje

two o'clock AM ----------------------bihana ko dui baje

noon -----------------------------------madhyanha

one o'clock PM ---------------------diuso ko ek baje

two o'clock PM ---------------------diuso ko dui baje

midnight ----------------------------madhyaraat

Duration

_____ minute(s) -------------------_____ minute(s)

_____ hour(s) ----------------------_____ ghanta(haru) (gh-n-ta)

_____ day(s) -----------------------_____ din(haru) (dee-n)

_____ week(s) ---------------------_____ haptaa(haru) (hap-ta)

_____ month(s) ------------------_____ mahina(haru) (maa-hee-na)

_____ year(s) --------------------_____ barsa(haru) (ba-r-sha)

Days

today ---------------------------------aaja (aa-ja)

yesterday ---------------------------hijo (hee-jo)

day before yesterday -------------aasti

tomorrow --------------------------bholi (bho-lee)

day after tomorrow -------------parsi

this week --------------------------yo hapta(yo hap-ta)

last week --------------------------asti ko hapta(as-ti ko hap-ta)

next week -------------------------arko hapta(ar-ko hap-ta)

Sunday ----------------------------aaitabaar (ai-ta-bar)

Monday ---------------------------sombaar (som-bar)

Tuesday ---------------------------mangalbaar (man-girl-bar)

Wednesday ----------------------budhabaar (bu-dho-bar)

Thursday --------------------------bihibaar (bee-hee-bar)

Friday -----------------------------shukrabaar (shuk-ro-bar)

Saturday --------------------------shanibaar (sa-ni-bar)

Months

The Nepali Calendar, called Bikram Sambat or B.S., is a lunar calendar based on ancient Hindu tradition. It is roughly 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar (the year 2000 AD was equivalent to the years 2056-2057 BS). The beginning of the year usually falls on the 13th or 14th of April. Therefore, the months are not compatible with the Gregorian calendar.